Hummus and Vegetable Platter
A refreshing meze platter with silky hummus, pickled vegetables, and pita bread for dipping. This Mediterranean recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, blends chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 6, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups chickpeas
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup cucumber
- 1/2 cup radishes
- 1/2 cup pickled turnips
- 1 loaf pita bread
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a food processor, combine 1.5 cups chickpeas, 1/4 cup tahini, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp olive oil, and 1 tsp salt. Blend until smooth, adding water as needed to reach a creamy consistency.
- Step 2: Dice 1 cup cucumber and 1/2 cup radishes into 1/2-inch cubes. Arrange on a platter with 1/2 cup pickled turnips. Scoop hummus into a serving bowl and place alongside.
- Step 3: Cut 1 loaf pita bread into triangles and arrange on the platter. Drizzle with additional olive oil and sprinkle with sumac or paprika for garnish.
